Agricola Collection

Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997319 Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy
FLO4997398 Lucilla, daughter of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, with trumpet and mask, the attributes of Thalia, muse of comedy. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Statue of Alexander the Great. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L
FLO4997360 Statue of Alexander the Great. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome

Statue of unknown Roman goddess, believed to be Clemenza or Clementia, the goddess of forgiveness
FLO4997340 Statue of unknown Roman goddess, believed to be Clemenza or Clementia, the goddess of forgiveness. Found in the Aventine, Rome. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Young hero in a diadem, commonly known as Ptolemy of Epirus. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L
FLO4997358 Young hero in a diadem, commonly known as Ptolemy of Epirus. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino

Putto or cherub with goose. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L
FLO4997165 Putto or cherub with goose. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome

Portrait of General Bernhard Graf von Caboga-Cerva (1785-1855). Creator: Agricola, Karl Joseph Aloys (1779-1852)
Portrait of General Bernhard Graf von Caboga-Cerva (1785-1855). Private Collection

Auster B. 8 Agricola ZK-CCV
Auster B.8 Agricola ZK-CCV (msn B.105), of Air Contracts Ltd. at Masterton, NZ, in February 1963. (Rebuilt from the fuselage of ZK-BMM with parts from c-ns B.103, B.104 and B.118) Date: 1963

Josephs coat moth, Agarista agricola (Painted agarista, Agarista picta). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder from William Elford Leachs Zoological

Young hero in a diadem, commonly known as Ptolemy of Epirus. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Statue of Alexander the Great. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome, 1820

Statue of Pudicitia in veiled robes
Statue of Pudicitia, goddess of modesty, in veiled robes. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L

Putto or cherub with goose. Copperplate engraving after an illustration by L. Agricola from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino (The Capitoline Museum), Rome, 1820

Curtis British Entomology Plate 586
Coleoptera: Bolitophagus agricola = Eledona agricola [Plant: Scilla autumnalis (Autumn Squill)] Date: 1824-39

A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho)
5212325 A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona (litho) by Speed, Lancelot (1860-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona)

Georgius Agricola. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

A bacchante seen in profile facing left, with outstretched left arm holding h... ca
A bacchante seen in profile facing left, with outstretched left arm holding her drapery, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, ca. 1795-ca. 1820

A bacchante wearing a hooded shawl and holding a box in her left hand, set ag... ca
A bacchante wearing a hooded shawl and holding a box in her left hand, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, ca. 1795-ca. 1820

A bacchante carrying a large basket on her head and holding a staff in her le... ca
A bacchante carrying a large basket on her head and holding a staff in her left hand, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, ca. 1795-ca. 1820

A bacchante wearing flowing drapery, looking down, right arm bent and left arm... ca
A bacchante wearing flowing drapery, looking down, right arm bent and left arm outstretched, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, ca. 1795-1847

A partly naked bacchante seen from behind, facing right and holding an oval d... ca
A partly naked bacchante seen from behind, facing right and holding an oval dish in her left hand, her drapery in her right, set against a black background inside a rectangular frame, ca. 1795-ca

Psyche Asleep in a Landscape, 1837. Creator: Karl Joseph Aloys Agricola
Psyche Asleep in a Landscape, 1837

Portrait of Rudolphus Agricola, ca 1532. Found in the collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Illustration from De re metallica libri XII by Georgius Agricola, 1556. Artist: Anonymous
Illustration from De re metallica libri XII by Georgius Agricola, 1556. Private Collection

Portrait of Julius Agricola, c1860, (c1860). Artist: John Leech
Portrait of Julius Agricola, c1860, (c1860). A caricature of Gnaeus Julius Agricola (40-93) a Roman general responsible for the Roman conquest of Britain

A Silver Refinery, 1556, (1917)
A Silver Refinery, 1556. From De re metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1555) (Latinized: Georgius Agricola), is a book cataloguing the art of mining, refining, and smelting metals, published in 1556

Prospecting for metals, 1556 (1956). From Georgius Agricolas De re Metallica. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956). From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola

Producing salt by evaporating natural brine by pouring it into a pit of burning charcoal, 1556. A rather impure product resulted. From De re metallica by Agricola (Georg Bauer). (Basel, 1556)

Georgius Agricola, 16th century German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) (1494-1555) was the author of De re metallica

Smelting of ores (gold, silver, copper and lead), 1556. A workman beats clay to make lute to line a furnace. On the floor are various tools needed during the smelting process

Lead smelting, 1556. From De re metallica by Agricola (Georg Bauer). (Basel, 1556)

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace, 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned (to prevent absorption of lead in the stomach)

Blast furnace for smelting iron ore, 1556. From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola. Basel, 1556)

Stamp for breaking copper cupellation cakes for further refining, 1556. Powered by a water wheel through a drive shaft. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

Stamping and roasting ore to extract metal, 1556. This technique was used to extract lead, copper, silver and gold. The mill is powered by a water wheel

Sectional view of a German mine, 1556
Sectional view of a German mine showing the method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries, 1556. A windlass is used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil

Draining a mine using a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 1556. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, 1556
The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust, 1556

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"Agricola: A Journey through History, Nature, and Art" Step into the world of Agricola, a name that resonates across various realms. From the Auster B. 8 Agricola ZK-CCV aircraft soaring through the skies to Rudolph Agricola's intellectual legacy, this caption takes you on an intriguing ride. As we delve deeper, we encounter the Josephs coat moth, Agarista agricola - a stunning creature adorned with vibrant hues. Just like this moth captivates with its beauty, so did Rudolph Agricola mesmerize minds with his scholarly pursuits. Moving further along our journey, we stumble upon a young hero in a diadem known as Ptolemy of Epirus. His courage and regal presence echo throughout history. In our exploration of artistry and culture, statues come to life before our eyes. The majestic figure of Alexander the Great stands tall in all his glory while Pudicitia veiled in robes exudes grace and modesty. And who can resist the charm of a putto or cherub accompanied by a goose? The wonders continue as we uncover engravings from "De re metallica, " revealing insights into the nature of metals. These intricate illustrations transport us back to an era where craftsmanship thrived. Lastly, we witness a dramatic scene unfold - "A Roman Attack on the Britons in Mona. " This lithograph captures both conflict and historical significance within its frames. Join us on this captivating journey through time as we unravel tales intertwined with aviation marvels, intellectual prowess, natural wonders like moths and heroes donning diadems. Let art guide us towards understanding ancient metallurgy while witnessing pivotal moments etched forever in history's annals.